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Working in the Luxembourg team, you will contribute to expanding CIBC Capital Markets’ lending presence in Continental Europe (17 countries) across energy, energy transition, renewables, infrastructure, project finance and select diversified industries. The successful candidate will be ready to lead refinancings and primary transactions execution. They will also support the wider origination activities of Head of Corporate Banking, Continental Europe, and senior colleagues, with respect to new opportunities that align with CIBC’s European strategy and risk appetite. The role will include the management of a select list of existing Borrowers, acting as relationship manager to source ancillary business in tandem with product partners across the Capital Markets franchise (e.g., deposits, Hedging, DCM & Advisory).
The successful candidate will liaise with clients on approaches to raising funds through the credit capital markets in conjunction with DCM colleagues, lead and be part of deal teams involved in the preparation, structuring, documentation, and syndication of credit facilities.
Tailor coverage to provide exemplary client service, cultivate strong relationships to ensure we are well placed to meet clients’ on-going capital markets needs and deliver our platform to our clients
Assess client needs and originate proposals for utilizing CIBC Capital Markets products and services including potential opportunities with existing and prospective clients and key strategic sponsors
Steer deal from origination, to execution through full deal life cycle including credit and business approvals across refinancing, underwriting and extension activity for client base
Act at a key bridge between our Associates / Analysts to Executive/Managing Directors including coaching, actively listening and facilitating strong team dynamics
Manage portfolio of clients as first line of defense for credit reviews to accurately evaluate the risk profile including proactively identify changes caused by evolving credit factors (i.e. borrower, economic, market, industry, legal) with a focus on compliance with terms and conditions, internal procedures and guidelines.
Ensure that recommendations and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation, are of the highest professional standards and that they reflect the judgment of the firm.
Conduct due diligence and investigation to provide CIBC Capital Markets with an appropriate “due diligence” defense under applicable securities legislation
Develop a personal profile within CIBC and assist in maintaining a high profile for the Bank within the financial community
Ability to deal with complex issues in a professional and pragmatic way
Provide mentorship and leadership to colleagues and contribute fresh perspectives to the team and business.
·Liaising with Corporate Banking London team to seamlessly leverage broader resourcing for origination, refinancing and underwriting activities
·Working across the CIBC Capital Markets platform with Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Global Markets
·Collaboration with risk partners in Credit Risk Management, and infrastructure partners such was Legal, Operations, Tax, Accounting, etc.
As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.
As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to work in a results-oriented team, with a client centric approach
Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation, predicated upon open communication with colleagues
Thorough understanding of the sectors in which we operate including market influences and capital markets activity, with a track record in negotiating legal documentation, and developing strong structuring skills
Proven ability to effectively differentiate CIBC Capital Markets from the competition through high quality coverage
Ability to understand existing and new clients’ needs sufficient to assess appropriate credit structures vs. credit markets cycle and the credit quality of the client
Demonstrates ability to create and maintain deep relationships with clients at senior levels
Solid knowledge of project finance, energy, energy transition, infrastructure and renewables credits would be an asset
Strong financial analysis skills with an excellent understanding of financial statements, ability to synthesize risks and mitigants and come up with sound recommendations for lending decisions
Strong organizational skills, and adaptability to manage priorities on several projects simultaneously
Confidence in managing multi-faceted internal and external stakeholders
Well-developed interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication to convey factual and conceptual information to others and promote the interests of CIBC Capital Markets
Fully competent in the operation of Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
·This role operates within a normal office environment.
What you need to know
Job Location
K2 DolceEmployment Type
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40Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Business Solutions, Capital Markets, Credit Analysis, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Leadership, Legal Practices, Lending, Professional Etiquette